I have seen many different varieties of bread knots lately and couldn’t wait to try a recipe. I decided on a garlic knot just based on my love of anything with garlic. I was very impressed with how they turned out! 🙂 Delicious, soft, and savory homemade garlic knots are perfect with just about any meal. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a cheesy garlic knot.

Turn dough out into a lightly oiled surface. Oil your hands and the rolling pin. Divide the dough in two. Gently flatten with your hands. Using the rolling pin, shape into an even rectangle approximately 5 inches x 16 inches and 1/2 inch thick. Using a pizza cutter, slice the rectangle into 3/4 inch x 5 inch strips.

Sprinkle dough strips with flour. Taking the strip nearest to you, roll it back and forth to create an even rope. Tie into a knot and place on prepared baking sheet. Place knots about an 1 1/2″ apart. Continue shaping dough to make the remaining knots. Repeat with the second piece of dough.

Cover baking sheets with a dry towel, and place in a warm, draft-free spot to rise until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 400° F

After knots have doubled in size, bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

While knots are baking, make garlic coating. In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm olive oil, butter, and garlic. Add chopped parsley and set aside.

After removing knots from oven, while still warm, either brush with garlic coating, or place knots in a large bowl and toss with garlic coating. Season with sea salt to taste.